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Q I have a '98 Honda DX hatchback. I am currently running a 1.6 SOHC VTEC, but I have a B18C5 block with a '99 Si B16A head and transmission ready. I have the swap planned already but I want to do it right. The CV boots on the B18C5 are shot, and I was looking at aftermarket axle shafts, but I didn't find my application. I've heard the '94-'00 Integra axles will work but I wanted to ask the pros before the purchase. And will a Type-R LSD work with my setup? And what application would I buy cam gears for? I really appreciate your help.
Mike McCandlis
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A If you're not going with forced induction, you really don't need high-performance axles. Some stock replacement ones will do just fine for a naturally-aspirated or mildly-built car. Any axles from a '94-'01 Integra RS/LS/GS/GS-R will work. Make sure not to get the ones from a '97-'01 Integra Type-R; those have a larger diameter splined area and require different hubs. Differentials can get a bit complicated and it really depends on which transmission you have. If you have a transmission from a GS-R, then the Type-R LSD will fit in, but if you have transmission from any other Integra or even a Civic, then you would need to change out the ring gear and possibly the countershaft. If that's the case, you might be better off with an aftermarket LSD that fits in without having to change out more parts. As for the cam gears, they are all the same for any B series Honda engine. Buy any B series cam gears you fancy.
QI have a '95 240SX with the stock KA24 motor. I have just gotten my hands on a full RB26DETT motor with ECU, wiring harness, turbos, etc. I know I will need an RB25 transmission to make it work in my 240SX, and one is already on its way. However, I still don't know a few things. Will I need a different subframe or crossmember to make it fit? Will I need a new driveshaft? Will my stock master and slave cylinders work with the new trans? And last but most certainly not least, will I need a standalone ECU to run it or can I just splice in the wiring for the accessories into the Skyline ECU? I would really appreciate the help.
Jose Matos
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A The crossmember will depend on which mount kit you use. Some mount kits will use the KA24 crossmember, and some will use the RB25 crossmember. If you weren't planning on using a mount kit, but instead planned on using the RB25DET Skyline GTS-T engine crossmember and brackets, then you will have a hood clearance problem, a shifter location problem, and a engine to radiator clearance problem. A custom driveshaft will have to be used. Keep in mind that the RB25DE and RB25DET transmissions are different, if ordering a custom driveshaft by mail. Lastly, you do not have to run a standalone ECU. Rewiring the Skyline ECU and harness to work in the 240SX is pretty common.
Q I recently bought an '02 RSX Type-S with a spun rod bearing. I'm already going to replace the rods with Eagle H-Beam rods. Now, I want to get the Jackson Racing Supercharger kit with the 3.2" pulley. Are the Eagle rods enough of an upgrade to safely run this setup, or do I need to get lower compression pistons too? Also doing dual valve springs, titanium retainers, valve seals, race header, exhaust, K-Pro. Thanks for your time.
Joseph Inman
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